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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.15, 1,281.92 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.15, 1,281.92 and 335.49 is: 502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.15 : 1,281.92 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.15/1,281.92 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.15x = 1,281.92 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.15x = 430,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,063.25/855.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.91

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