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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,283.11 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,283.11 and 270.54 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,283.11 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,283.11 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,283.11 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 347,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,124.81/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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