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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,280.72 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,280.72 and 333.84 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,280.72 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,280.72 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,280.72 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 427,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,555.56/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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