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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.87 : 1,281.18 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.87/1,281.18 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.87x = 1,281.18 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.87x = 427,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,952.56/853.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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