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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,279.84 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,279.84 and 276.24 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,279.84 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,279.84 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,279.84 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 353,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,543.00/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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