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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,272.33 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,272.33 and 361.50 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,272.33 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,272.33 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,272.33 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 459,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,947.30/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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