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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.38, 1,277.24 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.38, 1,277.24 and 303.64 is: 455.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.38 : 1,277.24 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.38/1,277.24 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.38x = 1,277.24 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.38x = 387,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,821.15/851.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.52

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