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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.27, 1,277.11 and 331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.27, 1,277.11 and 331.29 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.27 : 1,277.11 = 331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.27/1,277.11 = 331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.27x = 1,277.11 × 331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.27x = 423,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,093.77/851.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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