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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.52, 1,272.78 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.52, 1,272.78 and 361.24 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.52 : 1,272.78 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.52/1,272.78 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.52x = 1,272.78 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.52x = 459,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,775.87/848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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