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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.42, 1,280.08 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.42, 1,280.08 and 276.26 is: 414.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.42 : 1,280.08 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.42/1,280.08 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.42x = 1,280.08 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.42x = 353,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,634.90/853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.37

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