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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.41, 1,282.79 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.41, 1,282.79 and 335.66 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.41 : 1,282.79 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.41/1,282.79 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.41x = 1,282.79 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.41x = 430,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,573.20/855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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