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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.38, 1,279.82 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.38, 1,279.82 and 333.44 is: 500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.38 : 1,279.82 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.38/1,279.82 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.38x = 1,279.82 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.38x = 426,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,743.18/853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.06

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