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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.42, 1,276.19 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.42, 1,276.19 and 363.48 is: 545.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.42 : 1,276.19 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.42/1,276.19 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.42x = 1,276.19 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.42x = 463,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,869.54/850.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.46

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