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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,282.20 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,282.20 and 335.20 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,282.20 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,282.20 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,282.20 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 429,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,793.44/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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