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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.03, 1,280.97 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.03, 1,280.97 and 237.69 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.03 : 1,280.97 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.03/1,280.97 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.03x = 1,280.97 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.03x = 304,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,473.76/854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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