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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.59, 1,276.02 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.59, 1,276.02 and 363.65 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.59 : 1,276.02 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.59/1,276.02 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.59x = 1,276.02 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.59x = 464,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,018.29/850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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