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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.59, 1,279.01 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.59, 1,279.01 and 267.65 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.59 : 1,279.01 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.59/1,279.01 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.59x = 1,279.01 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.59x = 342,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,319.29/852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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