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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.01, 1,282.82 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.01, 1,282.82 and 270.11 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.01 : 1,282.82 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.01/1,282.82 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.01x = 1,282.82 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.01x = 346,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,494.75/855.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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