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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.20, 1,268.82 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.20, 1,268.82 and 359 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.20 : 1,268.82 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.20/1,268.82 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.20x = 1,268.82 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.20x = 455,506.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,506.38/846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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