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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.87, 1,278.21 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.87, 1,278.21 and 365.43 is: 547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.87 : 1,278.21 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.87/1,278.21 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.87x = 1,278.21 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.87x = 467,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,096.28/852.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.68

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