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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.41, 1,280.15 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.41, 1,280.15 and 366.20 is: 549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.41 : 1,280.15 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.41/1,280.15 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.41x = 1,280.15 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.41x = 468,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,782.70/853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.31

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