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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.88, 1,279.80 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.88, 1,279.80 and 340.24 is: 510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.88 : 1,279.80 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.88/1,279.80 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.88x = 1,279.80 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.88x = 435,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,439.15/852.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.55

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