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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.46, 1,281.02 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.46, 1,281.02 and 367.86 is: 551.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.46 : 1,281.02 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.46/1,281.02 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.46x = 1,281.02 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.46x = 471,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,234.18/854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.50

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