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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,278.18 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,278.18 and 267.15 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,278.18 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,278.18 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,278.18 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 341,465.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,465.79/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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