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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,272.88 and 361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,272.88 and 361.30 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,272.88 = 361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,272.88 = 361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,272.88 × 361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 459,891.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,891.54/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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