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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.34, 1,272.24 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.34, 1,272.24 and 361.13 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.34 : 1,272.24 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.34/1,272.24 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.34x = 1,272.24 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.34x = 459,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,437.67/848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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