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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.29, 1,268.98 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.29, 1,268.98 and 359.08 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.29 : 1,268.98 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.29/1,268.98 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.29x = 1,268.98 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.29x = 455,661.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,661.27/846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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