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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,277.85 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,277.85 and 235.60 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,277.85 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,277.85 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,277.85 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 301,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,061.46/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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