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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,265.37 and 258.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,265.37 and 258.58 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,265.37 = 258.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,265.37 = 258.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,265.37 × 258.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 327,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,193.05/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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