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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,277.38 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,277.38 and 364.29 is: 546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,277.38 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,277.38 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,277.38 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 465,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,336.76/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.00

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