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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.57, 1,278.72 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.57, 1,278.72 and 365.49 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.57 : 1,278.72 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.57/1,278.72 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.57x = 1,278.72 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.57x = 467,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,359.37/852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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