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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.28, 1,277.04 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.28, 1,277.04 and 266.34 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.28 : 1,277.04 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.28/1,277.04 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.28x = 1,277.04 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.28x = 340,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,126.83/851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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