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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.90, 1,283.74 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.90, 1,283.74 and 335.88 is: 503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.90 : 1,283.74 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.90/1,283.74 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.90x = 1,283.74 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.90x = 431,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,182.59/855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.78

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