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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.67, 1,265.63 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.67, 1,265.63 and 356.67 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.67 : 1,265.63 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.67/1,265.63 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.67x = 1,265.63 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.67x = 451,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,412.25/843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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