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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.45, 1,264.68 and 349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.45, 1,264.68 and 349.27 is: 523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.45 : 1,264.68 = 349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.45/1,264.68 = 349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.45x = 1,264.68 × 349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.45x = 441,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,714.78/843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.70

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