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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.99, 1,275.37 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.99, 1,275.37 and 382.11 is: 572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.99 : 1,275.37 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.99/1,275.37 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.99x = 1,275.37 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.99x = 487,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,335.22/850.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.67

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