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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.01, 1,280.02 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.01, 1,280.02 and 359.39 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.01 : 1,280.02 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.01/1,280.02 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.01x = 1,280.02 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.01x = 460,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,020.65/853.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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