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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.36, 1,280.20 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.36, 1,280.20 and 340.40 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.36 : 1,280.20 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.36/1,280.20 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.36x = 1,280.20 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.36x = 435,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,780.08/853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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