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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.98, 1,282.36 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.98, 1,282.36 and 270.03 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.98 : 1,282.36 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.98/1,282.36 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.98x = 1,282.36 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.98x = 346,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,279.55/854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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