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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.09, 1,277.09 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.09, 1,277.09 and 364.10 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.09 : 1,277.09 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.09/1,277.09 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.09x = 1,277.09 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.09x = 464,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,980.26/851.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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