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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,277.03 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,277.03 and 364.26 is: 546.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,277.03 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,277.03 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,277.03 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 465,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,170.95/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.55

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