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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.47, 1,277.05 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.47, 1,277.05 and 364.39 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.47 : 1,277.05 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.47/1,277.05 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.47x = 1,277.05 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.47x = 465,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,344.25/851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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