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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.00, 1,275.70 and 330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.00, 1,275.70 and 330.99 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.00 : 1,275.70 = 330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.00/1,275.70 = 330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.00x = 1,275.70 × 330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.00x = 422,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,237.56/851.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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