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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.68, 1,275.98 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.68, 1,275.98 and 363.78 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.68 : 1,275.98 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.68/1,275.98 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.68x = 1,275.98 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.68x = 464,174.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,174.19/850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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