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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.57, 1,265.43 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.57, 1,265.43 and 266.43 is: 399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.57 : 1,265.43 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.57/1,265.43 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.57x = 1,265.43 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.57x = 337,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,148.51/843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.67

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