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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.32, 1,269.96 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.32, 1,269.96 and 359.32 is: 539.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.32 : 1,269.96 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.32/1,269.96 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.32x = 1,269.96 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.32x = 456,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,322.03/846.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.18

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