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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,265.18 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,265.18 and 356.50 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,265.18 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,265.18 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,265.18 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 451,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,036.67/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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