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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.81, 1,279.01 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.81, 1,279.01 and 365.87 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.81 : 1,279.01 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.81/1,279.01 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.81x = 1,279.01 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.81x = 467,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,943.16/852.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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