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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.45, 1,265.25 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.45, 1,265.25 and 258.40 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.45 : 1,265.25 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.45/1,265.25 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.45x = 1,265.25 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.45x = 326,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,940.60/843.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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