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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.87, 1,276.10 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.87, 1,276.10 and 330.94 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.87 : 1,276.10 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.87/1,276.10 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.87x = 1,276.10 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.87x = 422,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,312.53/850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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