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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,276.90 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,276.90 and 266.38 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,276.90 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,276.90 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,276.90 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 340,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,140.62/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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