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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,278.84 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,278.84 and 333.03 is: 499.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,278.84 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,278.84 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,278.84 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 425,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,889.06/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.18

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