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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,283.86 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,283.86 and 335.87 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,283.86 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,283.86 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,283.86 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 431,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,210.06/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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