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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.11, 1,278.39 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.11, 1,278.39 and 358.44 is: 537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.11 : 1,278.39 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.11/1,278.39 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.11x = 1,278.39 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.11x = 458,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,226.11/852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.75

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