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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,276.36 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,276.36 and 331.02 is: 496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,276.36 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,276.36 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,276.36 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 422,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,499.86/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.37

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