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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.35, 1,280.10 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.35, 1,280.10 and 366.42 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.35 : 1,280.10 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.35/1,280.10 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.35x = 1,280.10 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.35x = 469,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,054.24/853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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