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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,278.67 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,278.67 and 365.50 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,278.67 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,278.67 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,278.67 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 467,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,353.89/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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