Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.87, 1,281.18 and 334.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 853.87, 1,281.18 and 334.03 is: 501.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853.87 : 1,281.18 = 334.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853.87/1,281.18 = 334.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853.87x = 1,281.18 × 334.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853.87x = 427,952.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,952.56/853.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501.19
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