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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.28, 1,279.44 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.28, 1,279.44 and 340 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.28 : 1,279.44 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.28/1,279.44 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.28x = 1,279.44 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.28x = 435,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,009.60/853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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