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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.32, 1,278.38 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.32, 1,278.38 and 296.93 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.32 : 1,278.38 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.32/1,278.38 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.32x = 1,278.38 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.32x = 379,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,581.50/852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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