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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,276.02 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,276.02 and 364.56 is: 546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,276.02 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,276.02 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,276.02 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 465,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,185.85/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.53

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