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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.35, 1,278.50 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.35, 1,278.50 and 275.22 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.35 : 1,278.50 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.35/1,278.50 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.35x = 1,278.50 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.35x = 351,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,867.39/852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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