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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.24, 1,280.49 and 333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.24, 1,280.49 and 333.31 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.24 : 1,280.49 = 333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.24/1,280.49 = 333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.24x = 1,280.49 × 333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.24x = 426,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,800.12/853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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