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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,281.48 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,281.48 and 354.16 is: 531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,281.48 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,281.48 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,281.48 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 453,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,848.96/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.18

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