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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.72, 1,280.60 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.72, 1,280.60 and 276.52 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.72 : 1,280.60 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.72/1,280.60 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.72x = 1,280.60 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.72x = 354,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,111.51/853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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