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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.40, 1,279.38 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.40, 1,279.38 and 333.11 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.40 : 1,279.38 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.40/1,279.38 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.40x = 1,279.38 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.40x = 426,174.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,174.27/853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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