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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.28, 1,275.78 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.28, 1,275.78 and 363.20 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.28 : 1,275.78 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.28/1,275.78 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.28x = 1,275.78 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.28x = 463,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,363.30/850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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