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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.53, 1,277.16 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.53, 1,277.16 and 351.22 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.53 : 1,277.16 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.53/1,277.16 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.53x = 1,277.16 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.53x = 448,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,564.14/851.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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