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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.26, 1,281.39 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.26, 1,281.39 and 269.32 is: 403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.26 : 1,281.39 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.26/1,281.39 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.26x = 1,281.39 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.26x = 345,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,100.96/854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.98

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