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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.42, 1,276.86 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.42, 1,276.86 and 364.34 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.42 : 1,276.86 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.42/1,276.86 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.42x = 1,276.86 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.42x = 465,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,211.17/851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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