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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,279.24 and 365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,279.24 and 365.77 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,279.24 = 365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,279.24 = 365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,279.24 × 365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 467,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,903.16/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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