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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,280.13 and 366.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,280.13 and 366.67 is: 549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,280.13 = 366.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,280.13 = 366.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,280.13 × 366.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 469,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,385.27/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.62

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