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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,282.86 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,282.86 and 270.24 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,282.86 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,282.86 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,282.86 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 346,680.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,680.09/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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