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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,280.50 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,280.50 and 237.43 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,280.50 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,280.50 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,280.50 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 304,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,025.32/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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