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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.35, 1,281.02 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.35, 1,281.02 and 334.13 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.35 : 1,281.02 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.35/1,281.02 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.35x = 1,281.02 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.35x = 428,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,019.14/854.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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