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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.55, 1,282.46 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.55, 1,282.46 and 367.94 is: 552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.55 : 1,282.46 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.55/1,282.46 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.55x = 1,282.46 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.55x = 471,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,868.33/854.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.18

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