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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.23, 1,275.72 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.23, 1,275.72 and 363.61 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.23 : 1,275.72 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.23/1,275.72 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.23x = 1,275.72 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.23x = 463,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,864.55/851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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