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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.30, 1,271.64 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.30, 1,271.64 and 360.72 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.30 : 1,271.64 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.30/1,271.64 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.30x = 1,271.64 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.30x = 458,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,705.98/847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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