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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.72, 1,271.24 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.72, 1,271.24 and 360.50 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.72 : 1,271.24 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.72/1,271.24 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.72x = 1,271.24 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.72x = 458,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,280.22/847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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