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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.72, 1,279.16 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.72, 1,279.16 and 365.82 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.72 : 1,279.16 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.72/1,279.16 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.72x = 1,279.16 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.72x = 467,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,942.31/852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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