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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.38, 1,272.72 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.38, 1,272.72 and 361.76 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.38 : 1,272.72 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.38/1,272.72 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.38x = 1,272.72 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.38x = 460,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,419.19/849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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