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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.63, 1,276.31 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.63, 1,276.31 and 357.16 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.63 : 1,276.31 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.63/1,276.31 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.63x = 1,276.31 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.63x = 455,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,851.86/850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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