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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.21, 1,276.91 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.21, 1,276.91 and 364.31 is: 546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.21 : 1,276.91 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.21/1,276.91 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.21x = 1,276.91 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.21x = 465,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,182.88/851.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.50

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