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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.33, 1,272.82 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.33, 1,272.82 and 385.98 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.33 : 1,272.82 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.33/1,272.82 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.33x = 1,272.82 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.33x = 491,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,282.10/849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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