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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,271.64 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,271.64 and 360.56 is: 540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,271.64 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,271.64 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,271.64 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 458,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,502.52/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.69

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