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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,276.66 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,276.66 and 363.84 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,276.66 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,276.66 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,276.66 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 464,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,499.97/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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