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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.01, 1,277.06 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.01, 1,277.06 and 364.06 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.01 : 1,277.06 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.01/1,277.06 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.01x = 1,277.06 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.01x = 464,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,928.29/851.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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