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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.14, 1,280.36 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.14, 1,280.36 and 360.67 is: 540.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.14 : 1,280.36 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.14/1,280.36 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.14x = 1,280.36 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.14x = 461,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,787.44/854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.65

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