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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.38, 1,280.87 and 334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.38, 1,280.87 and 334.11 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.38 : 1,280.87 = 334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.38/1,280.87 = 334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.38x = 1,280.87 × 334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.38x = 427,943.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,943.40/854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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