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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,279.78 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,279.78 and 365.97 is: 549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,279.78 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,279.78 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,279.78 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 468,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,361.09/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.22

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