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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.96, 1,265.58 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.96, 1,265.58 and 330.84 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.96 : 1,265.58 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.96/1,265.58 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.96x = 1,265.58 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.96x = 418,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,704.49/843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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