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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,272 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,272 and 270.92 is: 406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,272 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,272 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,272 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 344,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,610.24/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.38

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