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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.34, 1,277.01 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.34, 1,277.01 and 303.52 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.34 : 1,277.01 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.34/1,277.01 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.34x = 1,277.01 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.34x = 387,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,598.08/851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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