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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.57, 1,265.14 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.57, 1,265.14 and 258.41 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.57 : 1,265.14 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.57/1,265.14 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.57x = 1,265.14 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.57x = 326,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,924.83/843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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