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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.80, 1,275.76 and 388.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.80, 1,275.76 and 388.36 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.80 : 1,275.76 = 388.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.80/1,275.76 = 388.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.80x = 1,275.76 × 388.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.80x = 495,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,454.15/850.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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