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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,280.36 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,280.36 and 366.46 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,280.36 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,280.36 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,280.36 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 469,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,192.49/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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