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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.60, 1,268.22 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.60, 1,268.22 and 359.40 is: 538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.60 : 1,268.22 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.60/1,268.22 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.60x = 1,268.22 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.60x = 455,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,798.27/846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.39

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