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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.86, 1,277.82 and 364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.86, 1,277.82 and 364.42 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.86 : 1,277.82 = 364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.86/1,277.82 = 364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.86x = 1,277.82 × 364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.86x = 465,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,663.16/851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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