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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.16, 1,278.29 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.16, 1,278.29 and 267.27 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.16 : 1,278.29 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.16/1,278.29 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.16x = 1,278.29 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.16x = 341,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,648.57/852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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