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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.13, 1,283.42 and 342.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.13, 1,283.42 and 342.49 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.13 : 1,283.42 = 342.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.13/1,283.42 = 342.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.13x = 1,283.42 × 342.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.13x = 439,558.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,558.52/855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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