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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.35, 1,269.36 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.35, 1,269.36 and 384.01 is: 575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.35 : 1,269.36 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.35/1,269.36 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.35x = 1,269.36 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.35x = 487,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,451.62/846.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.95

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