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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.47, 1,265.33 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.47, 1,265.33 and 356.52 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.47 : 1,265.33 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.47/1,265.33 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.47x = 1,265.33 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.47x = 451,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,116.34/843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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