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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,276.04 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,276.04 and 388.37 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,276.04 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,276.04 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,276.04 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 495,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,579.82/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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