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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.99, 1,279.24 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.99, 1,279.24 and 365.92 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.99 : 1,279.24 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.99/1,279.24 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.99x = 1,279.24 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.99x = 468,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,099.50/852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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