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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,274.86 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,274.86 and 363.36 is: 544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,274.86 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,274.86 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,274.86 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 463,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,233.13/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.62

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