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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.41, 1,269.88 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.41, 1,269.88 and 384.04 is: 575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.41 : 1,269.88 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.41/1,269.88 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.41x = 1,269.88 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.41x = 487,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,685.34/847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.50

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