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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.54, 1,280.63 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.54, 1,280.63 and 333.58 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.54 : 1,280.63 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.54/1,280.63 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.54x = 1,280.63 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.54x = 427,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,192.56/853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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