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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.22, 1,281.78 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.22, 1,281.78 and 367.44 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.22 : 1,281.78 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.22/1,281.78 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.22x = 1,281.78 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.22x = 470,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,977.24/854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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