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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.12, 1,273.76 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.12, 1,273.76 and 336 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.12 : 1,273.76 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.12/1,273.76 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.12x = 1,273.76 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.12x = 427,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,983.36/849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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