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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.24, 1,272.99 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.24, 1,272.99 and 355.94 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.24 : 1,272.99 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.24/1,272.99 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.24x = 1,272.99 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.24x = 453,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,108.06/849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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