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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,275.63 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,275.63 and 356.58 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,275.63 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,275.63 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,275.63 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 454,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,864.15/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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