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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.31, 1,280.40 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.31, 1,280.40 and 366.80 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.31 : 1,280.40 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.31/1,280.40 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.31x = 1,280.40 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.31x = 469,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,650.72/854.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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