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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.38, 1,270.59 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.38, 1,270.59 and 353.37 is: 529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.38 : 1,270.59 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.38/1,270.59 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.38x = 1,270.59 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.38x = 448,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,988.39/847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.85

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