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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,276.62 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,276.62 and 364.09 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,276.62 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,276.62 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,276.62 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 464,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,804.58/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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