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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.52, 1,265.52 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.52, 1,265.52 and 356.88 is: 535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.52 : 1,265.52 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.52/1,265.52 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.52x = 1,265.52 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.52x = 451,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,638.78/843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.42

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