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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.82, 1,280.72 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.82, 1,280.72 and 276.70 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.82 : 1,280.72 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.82/1,280.72 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.82x = 1,280.72 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.82x = 354,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,367.44/853.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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