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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.40, 1,274.72 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.40, 1,274.72 and 363.04 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.40 : 1,274.72 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.40/1,274.72 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.40x = 1,274.72 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.40x = 462,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,774.35/850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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