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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.99, 1,282.23 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.99, 1,282.23 and 367.93 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.99 : 1,282.23 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.99/1,282.23 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.99x = 1,282.23 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.99x = 471,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,767.68/854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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