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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.63, 1,275.95 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.63, 1,275.95 and 337.63 is: 506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.63 : 1,275.95 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.63/1,275.95 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.63x = 1,275.95 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.63x = 430,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,799.00/850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.45

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