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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,279.37 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,279.37 and 366.86 is: 549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,279.37 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,279.37 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,279.37 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 469,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,349.68/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.91

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