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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.11, 1,274.55 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.11, 1,274.55 and 362.90 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.11 : 1,274.55 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.11/1,274.55 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.11x = 1,274.55 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.11x = 462,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,527.82/850.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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