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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.21, 1,272.18 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.21, 1,272.18 and 361.13 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.21 : 1,272.18 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.21/1,272.18 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.21x = 1,272.18 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.21x = 459,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,423.50/848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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