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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.38, 1,275.09 and 356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.38, 1,275.09 and 356.37 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.38 : 1,275.09 = 356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.38/1,275.09 = 356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.38x = 1,275.09 × 356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.38x = 454,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,403.82/850.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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