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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.49, 1,278.15 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.49, 1,278.15 and 297.06 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.49 : 1,278.15 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.49/1,278.15 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.49x = 1,278.15 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.49x = 379,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,687.24/852.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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