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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.73, 1,272.31 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.73, 1,272.31 and 361.13 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.73 : 1,272.31 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.73/1,272.31 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.73x = 1,272.31 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.73x = 459,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,462.05/847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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