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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.88, 1,272.50 and 361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.88, 1,272.50 and 361.27 is: 542.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.88 : 1,272.50 = 361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.88/1,272.50 = 361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.88x = 1,272.50 × 361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.88x = 459,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,716.08/847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.19

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