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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.04, 1,276.38 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.04, 1,276.38 and 273.72 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.04 : 1,276.38 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.04/1,276.38 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.04x = 1,276.38 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.04x = 349,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,370.73/851.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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