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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.99, 1,279.74 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.99, 1,279.74 and 333.09 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.99 : 1,279.74 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.99/1,279.74 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.99x = 1,279.74 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.99x = 426,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,268.60/852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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