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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.50, 1,276.50 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.50, 1,276.50 and 364.87 is: 546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,276.50 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,276.50 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,276.50 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 465,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,750.17/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.98

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