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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.88, 1,280.85 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.88, 1,280.85 and 333.92 is: 500.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.88 : 1,280.85 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.88/1,280.85 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.88x = 1,280.85 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.88x = 427,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,701.43/853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.89

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