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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.03, 1,281.13 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.03, 1,281.13 and 334.07 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.03 : 1,281.13 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.03/1,281.13 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.03x = 1,281.13 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.03x = 427,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,991.87/854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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