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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.41, 1,283.00 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.41, 1,283.00 and 335.39 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.41 : 1,283.00 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.41/1,283.00 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.41x = 1,283.00 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.41x = 430,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,297.28/855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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