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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.10, 1,278.99 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.10, 1,278.99 and 333.02 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.10 : 1,278.99 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.10/1,278.99 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.10x = 1,278.99 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.10x = 425,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,932.45/853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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