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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.99, 1,273.23 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.99, 1,273.23 and 361.70 is: 542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.99 : 1,273.23 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.99/1,273.23 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.99x = 1,273.23 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.99x = 460,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,527.29/848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.44

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