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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.34, 1,280.61 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.34, 1,280.61 and 367.26 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.34 : 1,280.61 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.34/1,280.61 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.34x = 1,280.61 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.34x = 470,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,316.83/854.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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