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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.31, 1,281.66 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.31, 1,281.66 and 334.36 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.31 : 1,281.66 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.31/1,281.66 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.31x = 1,281.66 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.31x = 428,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,536.19/854.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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