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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,274.28 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,274.28 and 362.20 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,274.28 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,274.28 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,274.28 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 461,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,544.22/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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