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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,276.35 and 363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,276.35 and 363.53 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,276.35 = 363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,276.35 = 363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,276.35 × 363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 463,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,991.52/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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