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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.26, 1,277.22 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.26, 1,277.22 and 331.30 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.26 : 1,277.22 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.26/1,277.22 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.26x = 1,277.22 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.26x = 423,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,142.99/851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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