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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,275.75 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,275.75 and 363.64 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,275.75 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,275.75 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,275.75 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 463,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,913.73/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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