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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.16, 1,279.54 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.16, 1,279.54 and 276.16 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.16 : 1,279.54 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.16/1,279.54 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.16x = 1,279.54 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.16x = 353,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,357.77/853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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