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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,280.22 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,280.22 and 268.27 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,280.22 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,280.22 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,280.22 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 343,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,444.62/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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