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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,277.52 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,277.52 and 364.65 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,277.52 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,277.52 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,277.52 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 465,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,847.67/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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