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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.23, 1,282.93 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.23, 1,282.93 and 277.97 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.23 : 1,282.93 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.23/1,282.93 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.23x = 1,282.93 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.23x = 356,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,608.94/855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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