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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.58, 1,265.43 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.58, 1,265.43 and 295.90 is: 443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.58 : 1,265.43 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.58/1,265.43 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.58x = 1,265.43 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.58x = 374,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,440.74/843.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.87

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