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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.00, 1,278.04 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.00, 1,278.04 and 235.69 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.00 : 1,278.04 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.00/1,278.04 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.00x = 1,278.04 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.00x = 301,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,225.09/852.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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