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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.12, 1,275.92 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.12, 1,275.92 and 363.92 is: 545.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.12 : 1,275.92 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.12/1,275.92 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.12x = 1,275.92 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.12x = 464,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,332.81/851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.56

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