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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.54, 1,275.51 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.54, 1,275.51 and 273.26 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.54 : 1,275.51 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.54/1,275.51 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.54x = 1,275.51 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.54x = 348,545.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,545.86/850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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