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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.45, 1,282.17 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.45, 1,282.17 and 360.82 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.45 : 1,282.17 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.45/1,282.17 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.45x = 1,282.17 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.45x = 462,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,632.58/854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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