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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.30, 1,274.74 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.30, 1,274.74 and 330.18 is: 494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.30 : 1,274.74 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.30/1,274.74 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.30x = 1,274.74 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.30x = 420,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,888.05/850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.99

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