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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.16, 1,282.37 and 334.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.16, 1,282.37 and 334.87 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.16 : 1,282.37 = 334.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.16/1,282.37 = 334.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.16x = 1,282.37 × 334.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.16x = 429,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,422.36/855.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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