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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.38, 1,269.97 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.38, 1,269.97 and 359.17 is: 538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.38 : 1,269.97 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.38/1,269.97 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.38x = 1,269.97 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.38x = 456,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,131.05/846.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.92

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