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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.34, 1,277.34 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.34, 1,277.34 and 274.22 is: 411.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.34 : 1,277.34 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.34/1,277.34 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.34x = 1,277.34 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.34x = 350,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,269.55/851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.43

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