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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.00, 1,275.84 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.00, 1,275.84 and 388.45 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.00 : 1,275.84 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.00/1,275.84 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.00x = 1,275.84 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.00x = 495,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,604.21/851.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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