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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,274.64 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,274.64 and 363.12 is: 544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,274.64 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,274.64 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,274.64 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 462,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,847.28/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.30

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