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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.90, 1,270.74 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.90, 1,270.74 and 360.24 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.90 : 1,270.74 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.90/1,270.74 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.90x = 1,270.74 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.90x = 457,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,771.38/846.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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