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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,273 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,273 and 361.68 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,273 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,273 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,273 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 460,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,418.64/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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