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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.62, 1,275.93 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.62, 1,275.93 and 234.39 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.62 : 1,275.93 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.62/1,275.93 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.62x = 1,275.93 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.62x = 299,065.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,065.23/850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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