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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,280.25 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,280.25 and 245.50 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,280.25 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,280.25 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,280.25 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 314,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,301.38/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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