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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.97, 1,280.61 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.97, 1,280.61 and 366.75 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.97 : 1,280.61 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.97/1,280.61 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.97x = 1,280.61 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.97x = 469,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,663.72/853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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