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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,282.56 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,282.56 and 342.24 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,282.56 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,282.56 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,282.56 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 438,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,943.33/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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