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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,273.35 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,273.35 and 361.53 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,273.35 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,273.35 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,273.35 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 460,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,355.58/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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