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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,272.42 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,272.42 and 361.16 is: 541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,272.42 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,272.42 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,272.42 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 459,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,547.21/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.92

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