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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.33, 1,277.06 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.33, 1,277.06 and 266.31 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.33 : 1,277.06 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.33/1,277.06 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.33x = 1,277.06 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.33x = 340,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,092.52/851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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