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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,279.43 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,279.43 and 366.24 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,279.43 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,279.43 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,279.43 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 468,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,578.44/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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