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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.09, 1,278.27 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.09, 1,278.27 and 365.15 is: 547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.09 : 1,278.27 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.09/1,278.27 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.09x = 1,278.27 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.09x = 466,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,760.29/852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.78

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