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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.05, 1,274.58 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.05, 1,274.58 and 362.84 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.05 : 1,274.58 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.05/1,274.58 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.05x = 1,274.58 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.05x = 462,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,462.23/850.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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