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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.56, 1,277.10 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.56, 1,277.10 and 303.60 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.56 : 1,277.10 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.56/1,277.10 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.56x = 1,277.10 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.56x = 387,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,727.56/851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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