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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847, 1,270.92 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847, 1,270.92 and 360.16 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847 : 1,270.92 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847/1,270.92 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847x = 1,270.92 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847x = 457,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,734.55/847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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