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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.97, 1,269.91 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.97, 1,269.91 and 353.72 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.97 : 1,269.91 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.97/1,269.91 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.97x = 1,269.91 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.97x = 449,192.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,192.57/846.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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