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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.68, 1,265.52 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.68, 1,265.52 and 356.72 is: 535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.68 : 1,265.52 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.68/1,265.52 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.68x = 1,265.52 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.68x = 451,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,436.29/843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.08

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