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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,276.65 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,276.65 and 388.80 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,276.65 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,276.65 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,276.65 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 496,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,361.52/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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