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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.13, 1,277.24 and 364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.13, 1,277.24 and 364.41 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.13 : 1,277.24 = 364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.13/1,277.24 = 364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.13x = 1,277.24 × 364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.13x = 465,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,437.21/851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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