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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.26, 1,281.72 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.26, 1,281.72 and 334.30 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.26 : 1,281.72 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.26/1,281.72 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.26x = 1,281.72 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.26x = 428,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,479.00/854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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