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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,277.76 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,277.76 and 235.61 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,277.76 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,277.76 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,277.76 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 301,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,053.03/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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