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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,276.32 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,276.32 and 363.42 is: 545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,276.32 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,276.32 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,276.32 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 463,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,840.21/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.14

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