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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.24, 1,277.88 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.24, 1,277.88 and 358.08 is: 536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.24 : 1,277.88 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.24/1,277.88 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.24x = 1,277.88 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.24x = 457,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,583.27/852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.92

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