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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.43, 1,273.05 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.43, 1,273.05 and 361.53 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.43 : 1,273.05 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.43/1,273.05 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.43x = 1,273.05 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.43x = 460,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,245.77/848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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