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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.01, 1,279.71 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.01, 1,279.71 and 366.06 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.01 : 1,279.71 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.01/1,279.71 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.01x = 1,279.71 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.01x = 468,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,450.64/853.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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