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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.57, 1,282.89 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.57, 1,282.89 and 335.16 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.57 : 1,282.89 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.57/1,282.89 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.57x = 1,282.89 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.57x = 429,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,973.41/855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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