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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,280.88 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,280.88 and 367.26 is: 550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,280.88 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,280.88 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,280.88 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 470,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,415.99/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.85

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