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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.77, 1,277.51 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.77, 1,277.51 and 235.33 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.77 : 1,277.51 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.77/1,277.51 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.77x = 1,277.51 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.77x = 300,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,636.43/851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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