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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.45, 1,276.16 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.45, 1,276.16 and 388.80 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.45 : 1,276.16 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.45/1,276.16 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.45x = 1,276.16 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.45x = 496,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,169.06/851.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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