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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.65, 1,276.11 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.65, 1,276.11 and 273.39 is: 410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.65 : 1,276.11 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.65/1,276.11 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.65x = 1,276.11 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.65x = 348,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,875.71/850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.13

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