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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.24, 1,281.22 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.24, 1,281.22 and 277.04 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.24 : 1,281.22 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.24/1,281.22 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.24x = 1,281.22 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.24x = 354,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,949.19/854.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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