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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,278.30 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,278.30 and 275.06 is: 412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,278.30 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,278.30 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,278.30 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 351,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,613.43/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.58

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