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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.69, 1,275.94 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.69, 1,275.94 and 273.52 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.69 : 1,275.94 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.69/1,275.94 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.69x = 1,275.94 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.69x = 348,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,995.11/850.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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