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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,275.81 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,275.81 and 234.37 is: 351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,275.81 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,275.81 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,275.81 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 299,011.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,011.59/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.53

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