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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,276.92 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,276.92 and 364.20 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,276.92 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,276.92 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,276.92 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 465,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,054.26/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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