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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.57, 1,277.96 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.57, 1,277.96 and 365.99 is: 548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.57 : 1,277.96 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.57/1,277.96 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.57x = 1,277.96 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.57x = 467,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,712.36/852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.59

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