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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.14, 1,279.68 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.14, 1,279.68 and 340.14 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.14 : 1,279.68 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.14/1,279.68 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.14x = 1,279.68 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.14x = 435,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,270.36/853.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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