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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,277.91 and 364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,277.91 and 364.94 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,277.91 = 364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,277.91 = 364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,277.91 × 364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 466,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,354.09/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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