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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.93, 1,265.52 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.93, 1,265.52 and 350.07 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.93 : 1,265.52 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.93/1,265.52 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.93x = 1,265.52 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.93x = 443,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,020.59/843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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