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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.32, 1,270.60 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.32, 1,270.60 and 353.36 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.32 : 1,270.60 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.32/1,270.60 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.32x = 1,270.60 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.32x = 448,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,979.22/847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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