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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.68, 1,278.33 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.68, 1,278.33 and 364.87 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.68 : 1,278.33 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.68/1,278.33 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.68x = 1,278.33 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.68x = 466,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,424.27/851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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