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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.47, 1,265.32 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.47, 1,265.32 and 295.58 is: 443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.47 : 1,265.32 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.47/1,265.32 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.47x = 1,265.32 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.47x = 374,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,003.29/843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.41

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