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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.94, 1,280.50 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.94, 1,280.50 and 334.18 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.94 : 1,280.50 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.94/1,280.50 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.94x = 1,280.50 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.94x = 427,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,917.49/853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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