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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,282.11 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,282.11 and 277.75 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,282.11 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,282.11 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,282.11 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 356,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,106.05/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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