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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,278.21 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,278.21 and 267.11 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,278.21 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,278.21 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,278.21 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 341,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,416.28/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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