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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.85, 1,273.51 and 355.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.85, 1,273.51 and 355.00 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.85 : 1,273.51 = 355.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.85/1,273.51 = 355.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.85x = 1,273.51 × 355.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.85x = 452,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,095.97/848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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