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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,280.21 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,280.21 and 333.44 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,280.21 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,280.21 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,280.21 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 426,865.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,865.15/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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