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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.53, 1,277.16 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.53, 1,277.16 and 331.38 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.53 : 1,277.16 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.53/1,277.16 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.53x = 1,277.16 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.53x = 423,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,225.28/851.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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