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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,281.54 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,281.54 and 367.26 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,281.54 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,281.54 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,281.54 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 470,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,658.38/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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