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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.02, 1,278.96 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.02, 1,278.96 and 333.07 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.02 : 1,278.96 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.02/1,278.96 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.02x = 1,278.96 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.02x = 425,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,975.15/853.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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