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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,276.71 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,276.71 and 364.18 is: 546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,276.71 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,276.71 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,276.71 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 464,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,952.25/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.31

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