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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.20, 1,276.72 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.20, 1,276.72 and 303.36 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.20 : 1,276.72 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.20/1,276.72 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.20x = 1,276.72 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.20x = 387,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,305.78/851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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