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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.20, 1,277.70 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.20, 1,277.70 and 390.20 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.20 : 1,277.70 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.20/1,277.70 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.20x = 1,277.70 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.20x = 498,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,558.54/852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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