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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.46, 1,275.69 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.46, 1,275.69 and 273.33 is: 410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.46 : 1,275.69 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.46/1,275.69 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.46x = 1,275.69 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.46x = 348,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,684.35/850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.00

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