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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.70, 1,276.08 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.70, 1,276.08 and 273.50 is: 410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.70 : 1,276.08 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.70/1,276.08 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.70x = 1,276.08 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.70x = 349,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,007.88/850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.26

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