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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.18, 1,271.31 and 360.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.18, 1,271.31 and 360.23 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.18 : 1,271.31 = 360.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.18/1,271.31 = 360.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.18x = 1,271.31 × 360.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.18x = 457,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,961.27/847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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