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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,279.07 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,279.07 and 390.27 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,279.07 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,279.07 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,279.07 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 499,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,182.65/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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