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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.94, 1,276.05 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.94, 1,276.05 and 357.03 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.94 : 1,276.05 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.94/1,276.05 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.94x = 1,276.05 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.94x = 455,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,589.47/850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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