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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,281.63 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,281.63 and 277.16 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,281.63 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,281.63 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,281.63 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 355,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,211.98/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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