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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.21, 1,282.74 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.21, 1,282.74 and 335.12 is: 502.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.21 : 1,282.74 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.21/1,282.74 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.21x = 1,282.74 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.21x = 429,865.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,865.42/855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.64

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