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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.48, 1,277.22 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.48, 1,277.22 and 274.44 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.48 : 1,277.22 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.48/1,277.22 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.48x = 1,277.22 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.48x = 350,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,520.26/851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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