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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.28, 1,274.81 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.28, 1,274.81 and 362.66 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.28 : 1,274.81 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.28/1,274.81 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.28x = 1,274.81 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.28x = 462,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,314.41/850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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