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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.22, 1,269.46 and 359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.22, 1,269.46 and 359.27 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.22 : 1,269.46 = 359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.22/1,269.46 = 359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.22x = 1,269.46 × 359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.22x = 456,078.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,078.89/846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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