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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.30, 1,273.14 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.30, 1,273.14 and 361.71 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.30 : 1,273.14 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.30/1,273.14 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.30x = 1,273.14 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.30x = 460,507.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,507.47/848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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