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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.87, 1,281.21 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.87, 1,281.21 and 367.43 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.87 : 1,281.21 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.87/1,281.21 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.87x = 1,281.21 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.87x = 470,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,754.99/854.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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