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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.57, 1,265.21 and 258.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.57, 1,265.21 and 258.43 is: 387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.57 : 1,265.21 = 258.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.57/1,265.21 = 258.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.57x = 1,265.21 × 258.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.57x = 326,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,966.93/843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.60

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