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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.84, 1,276.40 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.84, 1,276.40 and 363.90 is: 545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.84 : 1,276.40 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.84/1,276.40 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.84x = 1,276.40 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.84x = 464,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,473.76/850.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.90

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