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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.03, 1,282.63 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.03, 1,282.63 and 335.07 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.03 : 1,282.63 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.03/1,282.63 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.03x = 1,282.63 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.03x = 429,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,770.83/855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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