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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,280.27 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,280.27 and 333.47 is: 500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,280.27 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,280.27 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,280.27 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 426,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,923.57/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.12

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