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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,283.26 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,283.26 and 270.40 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,283.26 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,283.26 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,283.26 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 346,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,993.50/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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