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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.23, 1,274.22 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.23, 1,274.22 and 362.61 is: 543.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.23 : 1,274.22 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.23/1,274.22 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.23x = 1,274.22 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.23x = 462,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,044.91/850.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.44

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