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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.87, 1,283.87 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.87, 1,283.87 and 335.90 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.87 : 1,283.87 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.87/1,283.87 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.87x = 1,283.87 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.87x = 431,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,255.98/855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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