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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,277.37 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,277.37 and 266.76 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,277.37 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,277.37 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,277.37 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 340,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,751.22/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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