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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.63, 1,277.42 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.63, 1,277.42 and 364.68 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.63 : 1,277.42 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.63/1,277.42 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.63x = 1,277.42 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.63x = 465,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,849.53/851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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