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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.84, 1,270.50 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.84, 1,270.50 and 360.60 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.84 : 1,270.50 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.84/1,270.50 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.84x = 1,270.50 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.84x = 458,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,142.30/846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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