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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.94, 1,279 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.94, 1,279 and 333.18 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.94 : 1,279 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.94/1,279 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.94x = 1,279 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.94x = 426,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,137.22/852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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