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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.82, 1,274.96 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.82, 1,274.96 and 362.94 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.82 : 1,274.96 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.82/1,274.96 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.82x = 1,274.96 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.82x = 462,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,725.79/849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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