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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.03, 1,282.55 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.03, 1,282.55 and 270.09 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.03 : 1,282.55 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.03/1,282.55 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.03x = 1,282.55 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.03x = 346,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,402.58/855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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