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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.62, 1,275.54 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.62, 1,275.54 and 388.38 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.62 : 1,275.54 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.62/1,275.54 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.62x = 1,275.54 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.62x = 495,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,394.23/850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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