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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.16, 1,280.96 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.16, 1,280.96 and 341.04 is: 511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.16 : 1,280.96 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.16/1,280.96 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.16x = 1,280.96 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.16x = 436,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,858.60/854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.45

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