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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.13, 1,277.01 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.13, 1,277.01 and 331.38 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.13 : 1,277.01 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.13/1,277.01 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.13x = 1,277.01 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.13x = 423,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,175.57/851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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