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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,282.68 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,282.68 and 270.33 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,282.68 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,282.68 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,282.68 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 346,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,746.88/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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