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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.10, 1,277.22 and 364.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.10, 1,277.22 and 364.27 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.10 : 1,277.22 = 364.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.10/1,277.22 = 364.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.10x = 1,277.22 × 364.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.10x = 465,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,252.93/851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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