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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.43, 1,265.29 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.43, 1,265.29 and 258.42 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.43 : 1,265.29 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.43/1,265.29 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.43x = 1,265.29 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.43x = 326,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,970.21/843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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