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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.53, 1,278.92 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.53, 1,278.92 and 365.58 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.53 : 1,278.92 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.53/1,278.92 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.53x = 1,278.92 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.53x = 467,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,548.49/852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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