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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,277.22 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,277.22 and 364.28 is: 546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,277.22 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,277.22 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,277.22 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 465,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,265.70/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.81

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