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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.05, 1,274.55 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.05, 1,274.55 and 329.61 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.05 : 1,274.55 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.05/1,274.55 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.05x = 1,274.55 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.05x = 420,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,104.43/850.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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