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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.24, 1,275.99 and 357.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.24, 1,275.99 and 357.94 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.24 : 1,275.99 = 357.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.24/1,275.99 = 357.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.24x = 1,275.99 × 357.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.24x = 456,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,727.86/851.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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