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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.20, 1,281.07 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.20, 1,281.07 and 367.13 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.20 : 1,281.07 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.20/1,281.07 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.20x = 1,281.07 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.20x = 470,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,320.83/854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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