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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.84, 1,276.08 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.84, 1,276.08 and 273.60 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.84 : 1,276.08 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.84/1,276.08 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.84x = 1,276.08 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.84x = 349,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,135.49/850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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