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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.10, 1,279.23 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.10, 1,279.23 and 275.90 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.10 : 1,279.23 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.10/1,279.23 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.10x = 1,279.23 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.10x = 352,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,939.56/853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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