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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.70, 1,277.51 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.70, 1,277.51 and 235.40 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.70 : 1,277.51 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.70/1,277.51 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.70x = 1,277.51 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.70x = 300,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,718.29/851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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