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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,271.40 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,271.40 and 360.60 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,271.40 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,271.40 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,271.40 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 458,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,466.84/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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