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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.24, 1,282.72 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.24, 1,282.72 and 278.04 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.24 : 1,282.72 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.24/1,282.72 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.24x = 1,282.72 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.24x = 356,647.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,647.47/855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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