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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,276.37 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,276.37 and 330.90 is: 496.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,276.37 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,276.37 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,276.37 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 422,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,345.99/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.38

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