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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.69, 1,282.19 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.69, 1,282.19 and 361.40 is: 542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.69 : 1,282.19 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.69/1,282.19 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.69x = 1,282.19 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.69x = 463,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,375.25/854.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.16

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