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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,272.24 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,272.24 and 361.60 is: 541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.80 : 1,272.24 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.80/1,272.24 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.80x = 1,272.24 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.80x = 460,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,041.98/848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.99

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