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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.85, 1,279.59 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.85, 1,279.59 and 333.10 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.85 : 1,279.59 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.85/1,279.59 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.85x = 1,279.59 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.85x = 426,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,231.43/852.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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