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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.83, 1,277.53 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.83, 1,277.53 and 235.58 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.83 : 1,277.53 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.83/1,277.53 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.83x = 1,277.53 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.83x = 300,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,960.52/851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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