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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.36, 1,281.56 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.36, 1,281.56 and 277.28 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.36 : 1,281.56 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.36/1,281.56 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.36x = 1,281.56 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.36x = 355,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,350.96/854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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