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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,278.42 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,278.42 and 365.40 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,278.42 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,278.42 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,278.42 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 467,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,134.67/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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