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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,281.82 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,281.82 and 277.24 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,281.82 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,281.82 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,281.82 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 355,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,371.78/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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