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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,276.38 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,276.38 and 331.11 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,276.38 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,276.38 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,276.38 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 422,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,622.18/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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