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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.53, 1,264.88 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.53, 1,264.88 and 258.44 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.53 : 1,264.88 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.53/1,264.88 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.53x = 1,264.88 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.53x = 326,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,897.02/843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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