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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.04, 1,280.97 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.04, 1,280.97 and 367.41 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.04 : 1,280.97 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.04/1,280.97 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.04x = 1,280.97 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.04x = 470,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,641.19/854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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