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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.46, 1,272 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.46, 1,272 and 361.38 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.46 : 1,272 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.46/1,272 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.46x = 1,272 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.46x = 459,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,675.36/848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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