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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.51, 1,281.62 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.51, 1,281.62 and 277.38 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.51 : 1,281.62 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.51/1,281.62 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.51x = 1,281.62 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.51x = 355,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,496.45/854.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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