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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.72, 1,276.20 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.72, 1,276.20 and 363.78 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.72 : 1,276.20 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.72/1,276.20 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.72x = 1,276.20 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.72x = 464,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,256.04/850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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