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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,283.12 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,283.12 and 335.64 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,283.12 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,283.12 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,283.12 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 430,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,666.40/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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