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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.57, 1,276.05 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.57, 1,276.05 and 273.46 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.57 : 1,276.05 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.57/1,276.05 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.57x = 1,276.05 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.57x = 348,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,948.63/850.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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