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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.01, 1,280.98 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.01, 1,280.98 and 367.03 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.01 : 1,280.98 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.01/1,280.98 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.01x = 1,280.98 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.01x = 470,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,160.15/854.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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