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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,278.60 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,278.60 and 390.13 is: 585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,278.60 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,278.60 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,278.60 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 498,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,820.22/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.26

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