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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.33, 1,277.48 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.33, 1,277.48 and 331.69 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.33 : 1,277.48 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.33/1,277.48 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.33x = 1,277.48 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.33x = 423,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,724.98/851.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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