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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.66, 1,275.93 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.66, 1,275.93 and 363.34 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.66 : 1,275.93 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.66/1,275.93 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.66x = 1,275.93 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.66x = 463,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,596.41/850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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