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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,278.08 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,278.08 and 296.84 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,278.08 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,278.08 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,278.08 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 379,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,386.98/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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