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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.56, 1,268.73 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.56, 1,268.73 and 359.01 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.56 : 1,268.73 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.56/1,268.73 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.56x = 1,268.73 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.56x = 455,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,486.76/846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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