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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,281.90 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,281.90 and 334.66 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,281.90 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,281.90 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,281.90 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 429,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,000.65/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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