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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,278.02 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,278.02 and 235.72 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,278.02 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,278.02 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,278.02 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 301,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,254.87/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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