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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,275.37 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,275.37 and 330.35 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,275.37 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,275.37 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,275.37 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 421,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,311.28/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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