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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.82, 1,283.82 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.82, 1,283.82 and 335.80 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.82 : 1,283.82 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.82/1,283.82 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.82x = 1,283.82 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.82x = 431,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,106.76/855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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