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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.76, 1,278.33 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.76, 1,278.33 and 365.50 is: 547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.76 : 1,278.33 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.76/1,278.33 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.76x = 1,278.33 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.76x = 467,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,229.62/852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.90

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