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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.02, 1,271.04 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.02, 1,271.04 and 360.07 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.02 : 1,271.04 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.02/1,271.04 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.02x = 1,271.04 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.02x = 457,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,664.45/847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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