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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.04, 1,274.76 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.04, 1,274.76 and 272.76 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.04 : 1,274.76 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.04/1,274.76 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.04x = 1,274.76 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.04x = 347,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,703.54/850.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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