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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.18, 1,273.50 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.18, 1,273.50 and 361.68 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.18 : 1,273.50 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.18/1,273.50 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.18x = 1,273.50 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.18x = 460,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,599.48/849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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