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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.30, 1,277.64 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.30, 1,277.64 and 364.72 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.30 : 1,277.64 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.30/1,277.64 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.30x = 1,277.64 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.30x = 465,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,980.86/851.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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