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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.53, 1,265.23 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.53, 1,265.23 and 266.39 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.53 : 1,265.23 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.53/1,265.23 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.53x = 1,265.23 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.53x = 337,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,044.62/843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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