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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.35, 1,282.51 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.35, 1,282.51 and 335.13 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.35 : 1,282.51 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.35/1,282.51 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.35x = 1,282.51 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.35x = 429,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,807.58/855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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