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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.50, 1,275.18 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.50, 1,275.18 and 356.78 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.50 : 1,275.18 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.50/1,275.18 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.50x = 1,275.18 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.50x = 454,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,952.34/850.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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