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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.35, 1,271.34 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.35, 1,271.34 and 360.78 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.35 : 1,271.34 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.35/1,271.34 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.35x = 1,271.34 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.35x = 458,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,674.05/847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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