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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.42, 1,278.62 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.42, 1,278.62 and 365.16 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.42 : 1,278.62 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.42/1,278.62 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.42x = 1,278.62 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.42x = 466,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,900.88/852.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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