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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,281.99 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,281.99 and 335.03 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,281.99 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,281.99 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,281.99 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 429,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,498.70/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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