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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.71, 1,277.66 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.71, 1,277.66 and 364.81 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.71 : 1,277.66 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.71/1,277.66 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.71x = 1,277.66 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.71x = 466,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,103.14/851.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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