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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.52, 1,265.01 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.52, 1,265.01 and 295.60 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.52 : 1,265.01 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.52/1,265.01 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.52x = 1,265.01 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.52x = 373,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,936.96/843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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