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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,271.27 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,271.27 and 360.21 is: 540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,271.27 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,271.27 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,271.27 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 457,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,917.81/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.54

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