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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.37, 1,275.60 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.37, 1,275.60 and 234.06 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.37 : 1,275.60 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.37/1,275.60 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.37x = 1,275.60 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.37x = 298,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,572.48/850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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