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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.21, 1,282.99 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.21, 1,282.99 and 270.30 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.21 : 1,282.99 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.21/1,282.99 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.21x = 1,282.99 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.21x = 346,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,796.08/855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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