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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.70, 1,278.72 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.70, 1,278.72 and 365.62 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.70 : 1,278.72 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.70/1,278.72 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.70x = 1,278.72 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.70x = 467,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,525.61/852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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