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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.64, 1,277.43 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.64, 1,277.43 and 338.64 is: 507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.64 : 1,277.43 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.64/1,277.43 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.64x = 1,277.43 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.64x = 432,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,588.90/851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.95

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