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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,278 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,278 and 388.38 is: 582.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,278 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,278 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,278 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 496,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,349.64/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.57

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