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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.44, 1,276.08 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.44, 1,276.08 and 364 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.44 : 1,276.08 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.44/1,276.08 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.44x = 1,276.08 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.44x = 464,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,493.12/851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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