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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.12, 1,272.78 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.12, 1,272.78 and 355.41 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.12 : 1,272.78 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.12/1,272.78 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.12x = 1,272.78 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.12x = 452,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,358.74/849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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