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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.35, 1,276.00 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.35, 1,276.00 and 388.50 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.35 : 1,276.00 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.35/1,276.00 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.35x = 1,276.00 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.35x = 495,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,717.68/851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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