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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,276.83 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,276.83 and 364.32 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,276.83 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,276.83 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,276.83 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 465,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,174.71/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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