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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.73, 1,276.47 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.73, 1,276.47 and 364.11 is: 545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.73 : 1,276.47 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.73/1,276.47 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.73x = 1,276.47 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.73x = 464,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,775.49/851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.68

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