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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,280.47 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,280.47 and 237.28 is: 355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,280.47 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,280.47 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,280.47 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 303,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,828.74/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.88

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