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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848, 1,272.54 and 335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848, 1,272.54 and 335 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848 : 1,272.54 = 335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848/1,272.54 = 335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848x = 1,272.54 × 335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848x = 426,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,300.90/848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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