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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.66, 1,275.17 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.66, 1,275.17 and 273.13 is: 409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.66 : 1,275.17 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.66/1,275.17 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.66x = 1,275.17 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.66x = 348,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,280.81/850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.43

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