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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,277.37 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,277.37 and 365.22 is: 547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,277.37 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,277.37 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,277.37 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 466,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,521.07/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.28

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