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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.35, 1,272.25 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.35, 1,272.25 and 354.76 is: 532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.35 : 1,272.25 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.35/1,272.25 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.35x = 1,272.25 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.35x = 451,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,340.67/848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.02

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