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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,280.86 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,280.86 and 276.68 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,280.86 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,280.86 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,280.86 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 354,388.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,388.34/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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