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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.92, 1,275.91 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.92, 1,275.91 and 330.60 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.92 : 1,275.91 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.92/1,275.91 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.92x = 1,275.91 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.92x = 421,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,807.81/850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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