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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,281.51 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,281.51 and 367.71 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,281.51 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,281.51 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,281.51 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 471,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,224.04/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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