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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.32, 1,280.24 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.32, 1,280.24 and 366.24 is: 549.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.32 : 1,280.24 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.32/1,280.24 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.32x = 1,280.24 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.32x = 468,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,875.10/853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.47

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