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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,279.44 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,279.44 and 267.96 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,279.44 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,279.44 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,279.44 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 342,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,838.74/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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