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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,283.41 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,283.41 and 270.39 is: 405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,283.41 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,283.41 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,283.41 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 347,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,025.10/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.63

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