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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,282.80 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,282.80 and 270.18 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,282.80 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,282.80 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,282.80 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 346,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,586.90/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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