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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.81, 1,279.65 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.81, 1,279.65 and 366.30 is: 548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.81 : 1,279.65 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.81/1,279.65 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.81x = 1,279.65 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.81x = 468,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,735.80/853.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.99

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