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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.53, 1,282.27 and 334.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.53, 1,282.27 and 334.91 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.53 : 1,282.27 = 334.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.53/1,282.27 = 334.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.53x = 1,282.27 × 334.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.53x = 429,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,445.05/855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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