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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.61, 1,265.02 and 356.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.61, 1,265.02 and 356.39 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.61 : 1,265.02 = 356.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.61/1,265.02 = 356.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.61x = 1,265.02 × 356.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.61x = 450,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,840.48/843.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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