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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,283.11 and 335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,283.11 and 335.35 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,283.11 = 335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,283.11 = 335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,283.11 × 335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 430,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,290.94/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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