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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,276.93 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,276.93 and 266.32 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,276.93 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,276.93 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,276.93 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 340,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,070.67/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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