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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.56, 1,279.40 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.56, 1,279.40 and 333.41 is: 499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.56 : 1,279.40 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.56/1,279.40 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.56x = 1,279.40 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.56x = 426,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,557.94/853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.74

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