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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,271.76 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,271.76 and 361.20 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,271.76 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,271.76 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,271.76 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 459,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,359.71/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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