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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.42, 1,276.53 and 364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.42, 1,276.53 and 364.21 is: 546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.42 : 1,276.53 = 364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.42/1,276.53 = 364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.42x = 1,276.53 × 364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.42x = 464,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,920.43/851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.05

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