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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.37, 1,276.85 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.37, 1,276.85 and 331.44 is: 497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.37 : 1,276.85 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.37/1,276.85 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.37x = 1,276.85 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.37x = 423,197.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,197.51/851.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.08

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