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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.04, 1,282.64 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.04, 1,282.64 and 335.07 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.04 : 1,282.64 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.04/1,282.64 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.04x = 1,282.64 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.04x = 429,774.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,774.18/855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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