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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.54, 1,275.68 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.54, 1,275.68 and 330.78 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.54 : 1,275.68 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.54/1,275.68 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.54x = 1,275.68 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.54x = 421,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,969.43/850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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