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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.33, 1,279.86 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.33, 1,279.86 and 390.61 is: 585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.33 : 1,279.86 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.33/1,279.86 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.33x = 1,279.86 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.33x = 499,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,926.11/853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.85

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