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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.77, 1,277.66 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.77, 1,277.66 and 364.82 is: 547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.77 : 1,277.66 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.77/1,277.66 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.77x = 1,277.66 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.77x = 466,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,115.58/851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.23

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