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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,277.34 and 357.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,277.34 and 357.85 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,277.34 = 357.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,277.34 = 357.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,277.34 × 357.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 457,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,100.65/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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