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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,279.26 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,279.26 and 366.21 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,279.26 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,279.26 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,279.26 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 468,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,477.80/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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