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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.72, 1,278.12 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.72, 1,278.12 and 365.52 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.72 : 1,278.12 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.72/1,278.12 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.72x = 1,278.12 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.72x = 467,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,178.42/852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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