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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.56, 1,275.78 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.56, 1,275.78 and 337.56 is: 506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.56 : 1,275.78 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.56/1,275.78 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.56x = 1,275.78 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.56x = 430,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,652.30/850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.32

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