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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.55, 1,271.87 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.55, 1,271.87 and 361.35 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.55 : 1,271.87 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.55/1,271.87 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.55x = 1,271.87 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.55x = 459,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,588.42/848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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