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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.60, 1,276.14 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.60, 1,276.14 and 273.64 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.60 : 1,276.14 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.60/1,276.14 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.60x = 1,276.14 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.60x = 349,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,202.95/850.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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