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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.68, 1,274.76 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.68, 1,274.76 and 363.24 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.68 : 1,274.76 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.68/1,274.76 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.68x = 1,274.76 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.68x = 463,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,043.82/850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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