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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,277.28 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,277.28 and 274.28 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,277.28 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,277.28 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,277.28 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 350,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,332.36/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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