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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.01, 1,277.26 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.01, 1,277.26 and 364.97 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.01 : 1,277.26 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.01/1,277.26 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.01x = 1,277.26 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.01x = 466,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,161.58/852.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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