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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.95, 1,281.51 and 361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.95, 1,281.51 and 361.63 is: 542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.95 : 1,281.51 = 361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.95/1,281.51 = 361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.95x = 1,281.51 × 361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.95x = 463,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,432.46/854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.06

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