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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.11, 1,278.29 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.11, 1,278.29 and 296.91 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.11 : 1,278.29 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.11/1,278.29 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.11x = 1,278.29 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.11x = 379,537.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,537.83/852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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