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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,274.57 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,274.57 and 362.99 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,274.57 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,274.57 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,274.57 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 462,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,658.90/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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