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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.59, 1,275.89 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.59, 1,275.89 and 273.47 is: 410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.59 : 1,275.89 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.59/1,275.89 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.59x = 1,275.89 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.59x = 348,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,916.21/850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.20

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