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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.52, 1,280.29 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.52, 1,280.29 and 276.40 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.52 : 1,280.29 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.52/1,280.29 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.52x = 1,280.29 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.52x = 353,868.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,868.26/853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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