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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.30, 1,271.82 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.30, 1,271.82 and 361.04 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.30 : 1,271.82 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.30/1,271.82 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.30x = 1,271.82 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.30x = 459,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,177.89/848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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