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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.13, 1,281.39 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.13, 1,281.39 and 277 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.13 : 1,281.39 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.13/1,281.39 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.13x = 1,281.39 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.13x = 354,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,945.03/854.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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