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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.90, 1,278.30 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.90, 1,278.30 and 365.36 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.90 : 1,278.30 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.90/1,278.30 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.90x = 1,278.30 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.90x = 467,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,039.69/851.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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