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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.66, 1,277.39 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.66, 1,277.39 and 266.70 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.66 : 1,277.39 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.66/1,277.39 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.66x = 1,277.39 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.66x = 340,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,678.58/851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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