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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.31, 1,283.62 and 335.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.31, 1,283.62 and 335.99 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.31 : 1,283.62 = 335.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.31/1,283.62 = 335.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.31x = 1,283.62 × 335.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.31x = 431,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,277.07/856.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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