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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.38, 1,274.07 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.38, 1,274.07 and 336.38 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.38 : 1,274.07 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.38/1,274.07 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.38x = 1,274.07 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.38x = 428,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,565.30/849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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