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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.94, 1,273.41 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.94, 1,273.41 and 336.06 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.94 : 1,273.41 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.94/1,273.41 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.94x = 1,273.41 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.94x = 427,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,942.16/848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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