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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.79, 1,277.62 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.79, 1,277.62 and 235.54 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.79 : 1,277.62 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.79/1,277.62 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.79x = 1,277.62 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.79x = 300,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,930.61/851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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