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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,276.14 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,276.14 and 363.88 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,276.14 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,276.14 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,276.14 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 464,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,361.82/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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