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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.14, 1,281.70 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.14, 1,281.70 and 360.51 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.14 : 1,281.70 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.14/1,281.70 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.14x = 1,281.70 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.14x = 462,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,065.67/854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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