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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.75, 1,280.62 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.75, 1,280.62 and 237.52 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.75 : 1,280.62 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.75/1,280.62 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.75x = 1,280.62 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.75x = 304,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,172.86/853.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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