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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.71, 1,277.55 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.71, 1,277.55 and 235.42 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.71 : 1,277.55 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.71/1,277.55 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.71x = 1,277.55 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.71x = 300,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,754.43/851.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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