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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853, 1,279.50 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853, 1,279.50 and 340.36 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853 : 1,279.50 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853/1,279.50 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853x = 1,279.50 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853x = 435,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,490.62/853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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