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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.25, 1,279.13 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.25, 1,279.13 and 366.62 is: 549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.25 : 1,279.13 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.25/1,279.13 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.25x = 1,279.13 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.25x = 468,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,946.41/853.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.60

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