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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.48, 1,278 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.48, 1,278 and 364.88 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.48 : 1,278 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.48/1,278 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.48x = 1,278 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.48x = 466,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,310.25/851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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