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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.87, 1,269.36 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.87, 1,269.36 and 360.33 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.87 : 1,269.36 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.87/1,269.36 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.87x = 1,269.36 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.87x = 457,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,388.49/846.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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