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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.39, 1,272.24 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.39, 1,272.24 and 361.31 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.39 : 1,272.24 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.39/1,272.24 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.39x = 1,272.24 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.39x = 459,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,666.67/848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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