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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,276.03 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,276.03 and 388.37 is: 582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,276.03 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,276.03 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,276.03 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 495,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,573.99/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.62

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