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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,264.62 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,264.62 and 356.36 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,264.62 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,264.62 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,264.62 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 450,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,659.98/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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