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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,272.38 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,272.38 and 361.31 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,272.38 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,272.38 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,272.38 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 459,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,715.45/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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