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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.27, 1,275.40 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.27, 1,275.40 and 337.27 is: 505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.27 : 1,275.40 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.27/1,275.40 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.27x = 1,275.40 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.27x = 430,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,148.05/850.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.90

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