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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.14, 1,282.80 and 335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.14, 1,282.80 and 335.03 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.14 : 1,282.80 = 335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.14/1,282.80 = 335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.14x = 1,282.80 × 335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.14x = 429,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,770.07/855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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