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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,276.35 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,276.35 and 364.86 is: 546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,276.35 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,276.35 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,276.35 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 465,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,689.06/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.89

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