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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.19, 1,275.50 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.19, 1,275.50 and 273.07 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.19 : 1,275.50 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.19/1,275.50 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.19x = 1,275.50 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.19x = 348,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,300.79/850.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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