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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.82, 1,266.03 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.82, 1,266.03 and 356.91 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.82 : 1,266.03 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.82/1,266.03 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.82x = 1,266.03 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.82x = 451,854.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,854.02/843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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