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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,279.08 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,279.08 and 365.85 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,279.08 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,279.08 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,279.08 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 467,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,951.42/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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