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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.88, 1,270 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.88, 1,270 and 359.68 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.88 : 1,270 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.88/1,270 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.88x = 1,270 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.88x = 456,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,793.60/846.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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