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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.24, 1,278.56 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.24, 1,278.56 and 275.16 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.24 : 1,278.56 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.24/1,278.56 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.24x = 1,278.56 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.24x = 351,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,808.57/852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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