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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.28, 1,249.44 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.28, 1,249.44 and 285 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.28 : 1,249.44 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.28/1,249.44 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.28x = 1,249.44 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.28x = 356,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,090.40/833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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