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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,277.92 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,277.92 and 304.34 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,277.92 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,277.92 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,277.92 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 388,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,922.17/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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