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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.48, 1,281.45 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.48, 1,281.45 and 367.22 is: 550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.48 : 1,281.45 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.48/1,281.45 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.48x = 1,281.45 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.48x = 470,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,574.07/854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.71

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