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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.08, 1,276.92 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.08, 1,276.92 and 364.64 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.08 : 1,276.92 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.08/1,276.92 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.08x = 1,276.92 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.08x = 465,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,616.11/852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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