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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846, 1,268.88 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846, 1,268.88 and 383.76 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846 : 1,268.88 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846/1,268.88 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846x = 1,268.88 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846x = 486,945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,945.39/846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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