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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.68, 1,270.50 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.68, 1,270.50 and 359.72 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.68 : 1,270.50 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.68/1,270.50 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.68x = 1,270.50 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.68x = 457,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,024.26/846.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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