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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.01, 1,276.80 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.01, 1,276.80 and 357.89 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.01 : 1,276.80 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.01/1,276.80 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.01x = 1,276.80 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.01x = 456,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,948.46/852.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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