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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854, 1,280.12 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854, 1,280.12 and 367.36 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854 : 1,280.12 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854/1,280.12 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854x = 1,280.12 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854x = 470,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,264.88/854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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