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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,265.88 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,265.88 and 356.80 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,265.88 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,265.88 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,265.88 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 451,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,665.98/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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