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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.38, 1,270.10 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.38, 1,270.10 and 359.43 is: 539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.38 : 1,270.10 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.38/1,270.10 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.38x = 1,270.10 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.38x = 456,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,510.25/846.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.37

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