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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.62, 1,277.55 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.62, 1,277.55 and 338.50 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.62 : 1,277.55 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.62/1,277.55 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.62x = 1,277.55 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.62x = 432,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,450.68/851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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