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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.22, 1,283.90 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.22, 1,283.90 and 335.88 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.22 : 1,283.90 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.22/1,283.90 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.22x = 1,283.90 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.22x = 431,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,234.65/856.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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