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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.21, 1,281.89 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.21, 1,281.89 and 367.38 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.21 : 1,281.89 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.21/1,281.89 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.21x = 1,281.89 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.21x = 470,938.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,938.91/854.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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