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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,279.68 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,279.68 and 367.04 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,279.68 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,279.68 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,279.68 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 469,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,693.75/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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