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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.67, 1,281.90 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.67, 1,281.90 and 277.50 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.67 : 1,281.90 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.67/1,281.90 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.67x = 1,281.90 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.67x = 355,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,727.25/854.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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