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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,276.47 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,276.47 and 295.93 is: 443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,276.47 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,276.47 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,276.47 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 377,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,742.58/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.69

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