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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,279.01 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,279.01 and 236.36 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,279.01 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,279.01 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,279.01 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 302,299.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,299.23/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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