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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.19, 1,275.17 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.19, 1,275.17 and 362.84 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.19 : 1,275.17 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.19/1,275.17 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.19x = 1,275.17 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.19x = 462,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,674.49/850.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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