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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.30, 1,272.31 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.30, 1,272.31 and 361.28 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.30 : 1,272.31 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.30/1,272.31 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.30x = 1,272.31 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.30x = 459,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,662.43/848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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