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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.02, 1,282.50 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.02, 1,282.50 and 270.05 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.02 : 1,282.50 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.02/1,282.50 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.02x = 1,282.50 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.02x = 346,332.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,332.71/855.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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