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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.83, 1,276.35 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.83, 1,276.35 and 234.57 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.83 : 1,276.35 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.83/1,276.35 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.83x = 1,276.35 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.83x = 299,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,393.42/850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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