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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.50, 1,277.66 and 389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.50, 1,277.66 and 389.26 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,277.66 = 389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,277.66 = 389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,277.66 × 389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 497,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,341.93/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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