Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851, 1,276.50 and 338.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 851, 1,276.50 and 338.36 is: 507.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851 : 1,276.50 = 338.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851/1,276.50 = 338.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851x = 1,276.50 × 338.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851x = 431,916.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,916.54/851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507.54
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