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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.49, 1,277.28 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.49, 1,277.28 and 235.26 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.49 : 1,277.28 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.49/1,277.28 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.49x = 1,277.28 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.49x = 300,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,492.89/851.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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