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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,279.85 and 366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,279.85 and 366.47 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,279.85 = 366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,279.85 = 366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,279.85 × 366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 469,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,032.46/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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