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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.45, 1,271.38 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.45, 1,271.38 and 361.05 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.45 : 1,271.38 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.45/1,271.38 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.45x = 1,271.38 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.45x = 459,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,031.75/847.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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