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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.55, 1,277.32 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.55, 1,277.32 and 364.58 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.55 : 1,277.32 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.55/1,277.32 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.55x = 1,277.32 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.55x = 465,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,685.33/851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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