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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.28, 1,274.38 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.28, 1,274.38 and 362.30 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.28 : 1,274.38 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.28/1,274.38 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.28x = 1,274.38 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.28x = 461,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,707.87/850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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