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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.34, 1,276.74 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.34, 1,276.74 and 364.14 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.34 : 1,276.74 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.34/1,276.74 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.34x = 1,276.74 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.34x = 464,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,912.10/851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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