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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,277.37 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,277.37 and 364.30 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,277.37 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,277.37 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,277.37 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 465,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,342.70/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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