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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.44, 1,280.16 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.44, 1,280.16 and 340.56 is: 510.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.44 : 1,280.16 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.44/1,280.16 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.44x = 1,280.16 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.44x = 435,971.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,971.29/853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.84

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