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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.99, 1,281.00 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.99, 1,281.00 and 333.97 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.99 : 1,281.00 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.99/1,281.00 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.99x = 1,281.00 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.99x = 427,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,813.62/853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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