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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.01, 1,275.21 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.01, 1,275.21 and 302.24 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.01 : 1,275.21 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.01/1,275.21 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.01x = 1,275.21 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.01x = 385,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,413.09/850.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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