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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,275.11 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,275.11 and 330.27 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,275.11 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,275.11 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,275.11 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 421,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,130.58/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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