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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.29, 1,280.34 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.29, 1,280.34 and 366.48 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.29 : 1,280.34 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.29/1,280.34 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.29x = 1,280.34 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.29x = 469,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,219.00/853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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