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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.47, 1,283.04 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.47, 1,283.04 and 270.38 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.47 : 1,283.04 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.47/1,283.04 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.47x = 1,283.04 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.47x = 346,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,911.56/855.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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