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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,276.04 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,276.04 and 273.56 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,276.04 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,276.04 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,276.04 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 349,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,077.38/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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