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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.80, 1,277.55 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.80, 1,277.55 and 266.68 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.80 : 1,277.55 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.80/1,277.55 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.80x = 1,277.55 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.80x = 340,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,697.03/851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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