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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.58, 1,279.20 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.58, 1,279.20 and 365.96 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.58 : 1,279.20 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.58/1,279.20 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.58x = 1,279.20 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.58x = 468,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,136.03/853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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