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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.25, 1,280.01 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.25, 1,280.01 and 276.17 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.25 : 1,280.01 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.25/1,280.01 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.25x = 1,280.01 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.25x = 353,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,500.36/853.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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