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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.21, 1,272.31 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.21, 1,272.31 and 360.95 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.21 : 1,272.31 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.21/1,272.31 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.21x = 1,272.31 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.21x = 459,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,233.03/848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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