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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.59, 1,280.98 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.59, 1,280.98 and 367.51 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.59 : 1,280.98 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.59/1,280.98 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.59x = 1,280.98 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.59x = 470,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,772.96/854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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