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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,276.08 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,276.08 and 234.42 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,276.08 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,276.08 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,276.08 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 299,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,138.67/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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