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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.75, 1,278.55 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.75, 1,278.55 and 365.14 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.75 : 1,278.55 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.75/1,278.55 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.75x = 1,278.55 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.75x = 466,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,851.80/851.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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