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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.08, 1,278.44 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.08, 1,278.44 and 389.70 is: 584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.08 : 1,278.44 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.08/1,278.44 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.08x = 1,278.44 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.08x = 498,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,208.07/853.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.01

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