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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,280 and 276.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,280 and 276.26 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,280 = 276.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,280 = 276.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,280 × 276.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 353,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,612.80/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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