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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.25, 1,272.69 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.25, 1,272.69 and 361.44 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.25 : 1,272.69 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.25/1,272.69 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.25x = 1,272.69 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.25x = 460,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,001.07/848.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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