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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.24, 1,278.24 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.24, 1,278.24 and 275.04 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.24 : 1,278.24 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.24/1,278.24 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.24x = 1,278.24 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.24x = 351,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,567.13/852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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