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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.63, 1,264.23 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.63, 1,264.23 and 356.01 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.63 : 1,264.23 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.63/1,264.23 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.63x = 1,264.23 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.63x = 450,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,078.52/843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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