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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.39, 1,281.59 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.39, 1,281.59 and 269.44 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.39 : 1,281.59 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.39/1,281.59 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.39x = 1,281.59 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.39x = 345,311.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,311.61/854.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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