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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,275.68 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,275.68 and 363.46 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,275.68 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,275.68 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,275.68 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 463,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,658.65/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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