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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,264.08 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,264.08 and 380.56 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,264.08 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,264.08 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,264.08 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 481,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,058.28/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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