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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.92, 1,280.28 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.92, 1,280.28 and 333.52 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.92 : 1,280.28 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.92/1,280.28 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.92x = 1,280.28 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.92x = 426,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,998.99/853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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