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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.31, 1,271.60 and 360.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.31, 1,271.60 and 360.69 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.31 : 1,271.60 = 360.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.31/1,271.60 = 360.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.31x = 1,271.60 × 360.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.31x = 458,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,651.60/847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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