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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,281.92 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,281.92 and 277.44 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,281.92 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,281.92 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,281.92 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 355,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,655.88/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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