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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,277.40 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,277.40 and 266.64 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,277.40 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,277.40 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,277.40 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 340,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,605.94/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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