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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.12, 1,276.28 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.12, 1,276.28 and 388.88 is: 583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.12 : 1,276.28 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.12/1,276.28 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.12x = 1,276.28 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.12x = 496,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,319.77/851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.14

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