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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.87, 1,277.84 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.87, 1,277.84 and 267.28 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.87 : 1,277.84 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.87/1,277.84 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.87x = 1,277.84 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.87x = 341,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,538.55/851.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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