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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.49, 1,278.49 and 365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.49, 1,278.49 and 365.42 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.49 : 1,278.49 = 365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.49/1,278.49 = 365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.49x = 1,278.49 × 365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.49x = 467,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,185.82/852.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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