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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,265.39 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,265.39 and 356.53 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,265.39 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,265.39 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,265.39 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 451,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,149.50/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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