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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.11, 1,275.58 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.11, 1,275.58 and 330.62 is: 495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.11 : 1,275.58 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.11/1,275.58 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.11x = 1,275.58 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.11x = 421,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,726.29/851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.50

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