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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,280.25 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,280.25 and 366.59 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,280.25 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,280.25 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,280.25 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 469,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,321.47/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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