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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850, 1,274.76 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850, 1,274.76 and 363.04 is: 544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850 : 1,274.76 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850/1,274.76 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850x = 1,274.76 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850x = 462,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,788.87/850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.46

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