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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,280.40 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,280.40 and 333.66 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,280.40 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,280.40 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,280.40 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 427,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,218.26/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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