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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,272.72 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,272.72 and 355.38 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,272.72 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,272.72 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,272.72 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 452,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,299.23/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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