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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.40, 1,277.24 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.40, 1,277.24 and 389.34 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.40 : 1,277.24 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.40/1,277.24 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.40x = 1,277.24 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.40x = 497,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,278.67/851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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