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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.47, 1,275.72 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.47, 1,275.72 and 265.47 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.47 : 1,275.72 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.47/1,275.72 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.47x = 1,275.72 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.47x = 338,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,665.39/850.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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