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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,278.60 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,278.60 and 267.25 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,278.60 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,278.60 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,278.60 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 341,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,705.85/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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