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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.97, 1,281.08 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.97, 1,281.08 and 367.02 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.97 : 1,281.08 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.97/1,281.08 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.97x = 1,281.08 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.97x = 470,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,182.90/853.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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