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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,275.57 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,275.57 and 295.15 is: 442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,275.57 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,275.57 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,275.57 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 376,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,484.49/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.61

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