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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.93, 1,277.03 and 331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.93, 1,277.03 and 331.61 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.93 : 1,277.03 = 331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.93/1,277.03 = 331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.93x = 1,277.03 × 331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.93x = 423,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,470.36/851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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