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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.68, 1,272 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.68, 1,272 and 360.72 is: 541.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.68 : 1,272 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.68/1,272 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.68x = 1,272 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.68x = 458,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,835.84/847.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.28

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