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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,276.19 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,276.19 and 357.08 is: 535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,276.19 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,276.19 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,276.19 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 455,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,693.76/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.71

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