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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.01, 1,279.41 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.01, 1,279.41 and 267.98 is: 401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.01 : 1,279.41 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.01/1,279.41 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.01x = 1,279.41 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.01x = 342,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,859.49/853.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.94

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