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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,277.04 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,277.04 and 364.38 is: 546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,277.04 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,277.04 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,277.04 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 465,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,327.84/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.70

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