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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.59, 1,280.45 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.59, 1,280.45 and 366.52 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.59 : 1,280.45 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.59/1,280.45 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.59x = 1,280.45 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.59x = 469,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,308.25/853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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