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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,279.16 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,279.16 and 365.81 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,279.16 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,279.16 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,279.16 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 467,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,921.29/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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