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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.78, 1,278.28 and 364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.78, 1,278.28 and 364.97 is: 547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.78 : 1,278.28 = 364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.78/1,278.28 = 364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.78x = 1,278.28 × 364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.78x = 466,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,537.50/851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.72

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