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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.41, 1,276.03 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.41, 1,276.03 and 389.44 is: 583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.41 : 1,276.03 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.41/1,276.03 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.41x = 1,276.03 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.41x = 496,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,937.12/851.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.66

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