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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.21, 1,269.32 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.21, 1,269.32 and 358.71 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.21 : 1,269.32 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.21/1,269.32 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.21x = 1,269.32 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.21x = 455,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,317.78/846.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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