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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.24, 1,271.19 and 360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.24, 1,271.19 and 360.29 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.24 : 1,271.19 = 360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.24/1,271.19 = 360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.24x = 1,271.19 × 360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.24x = 457,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,997.05/847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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