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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.94, 1,275.60 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.94, 1,275.60 and 388.44 is: 582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.94 : 1,275.60 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.94/1,275.60 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.94x = 1,275.60 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.94x = 495,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,492.44/850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.29

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