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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,275.74 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,275.74 and 273.50 is: 409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,275.74 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,275.74 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,275.74 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 348,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,913.52/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.99

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