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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,280.32 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,280.32 and 276.24 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,280.32 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,280.32 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,280.32 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 353,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,675.60/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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