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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.91, 1,280.80 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.91, 1,280.80 and 333.81 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.91 : 1,280.80 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.91/1,280.80 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.91x = 1,280.80 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.91x = 427,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,538.98/853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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