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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.35, 1,277.17 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.35, 1,277.17 and 266.31 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.35 : 1,277.17 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.35/1,277.17 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.35x = 1,277.17 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.35x = 340,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,115.43/851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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