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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.87, 1,282.95 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.87, 1,282.95 and 335.16 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.87 : 1,282.95 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.87/1,282.95 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.87x = 1,282.95 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.87x = 429,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,993.52/855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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