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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.84, 1,280.69 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.84, 1,280.69 and 237.53 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.84 : 1,280.69 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.84/1,280.69 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.84x = 1,280.69 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.84x = 304,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,204.53/853.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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