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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.59, 1,280.52 and 366.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.59, 1,280.52 and 366.78 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.59 : 1,280.52 = 366.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.59/1,280.52 = 366.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.59x = 1,280.52 × 366.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.59x = 469,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,669.13/853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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