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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,283.38 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,283.38 and 335.55 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,283.38 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,283.38 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,283.38 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 430,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,630.90/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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