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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.37, 1,279.33 and 268.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.37, 1,279.33 and 268.00 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.37 : 1,279.33 = 268.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.37/1,279.33 = 268.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.37x = 1,279.33 × 268.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.37x = 342,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,852.70/853.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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