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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.74, 1,277.61 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.74, 1,277.61 and 266.75 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.74 : 1,277.61 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.74/1,277.61 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.74x = 1,277.61 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.74x = 340,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,797.85/851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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