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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.55, 1,275.82 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.55, 1,275.82 and 363.54 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.55 : 1,275.82 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.55/1,275.82 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.55x = 1,275.82 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.55x = 463,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,811.60/850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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