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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,282.43 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,282.43 and 367.34 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,282.43 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,282.43 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,282.43 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 471,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,082.34/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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