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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.56, 1,280.72 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.56, 1,280.72 and 367.02 is: 550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.56 : 1,280.72 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.56/1,280.72 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.56x = 1,280.72 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.56x = 470,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,049.85/854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.05

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