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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.56, 1,279.94 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.56, 1,279.94 and 276.44 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.56 : 1,279.94 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.56/1,279.94 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.56x = 1,279.94 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.56x = 353,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,826.61/853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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