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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.71, 1,280.38 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.71, 1,280.38 and 333.55 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.71 : 1,280.38 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.71/1,280.38 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.71x = 1,280.38 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.71x = 427,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,064.35/853.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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