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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.53, 1,281.87 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.53, 1,281.87 and 367.60 is: 551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.53 : 1,281.87 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.53/1,281.87 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.53x = 1,281.87 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.53x = 471,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,215.41/854.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.43

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