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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.45, 1,269.88 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.45, 1,269.88 and 360.05 is: 540.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.45 : 1,269.88 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.45/1,269.88 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.45x = 1,269.88 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.45x = 457,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,213.04/846.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.15

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