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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.16, 1,268.02 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.16, 1,268.02 and 359.56 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.16 : 1,268.02 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.16/1,268.02 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.16x = 1,268.02 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.16x = 455,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,929.27/846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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