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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.35, 1,282.50 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.35, 1,282.50 and 270.18 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.35 : 1,282.50 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.35/1,282.50 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.35x = 1,282.50 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.35x = 346,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,505.85/855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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