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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.55, 1,285.03 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.55, 1,285.03 and 336.42 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.55 : 1,285.03 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.55/1,285.03 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.55x = 1,285.03 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.55x = 432,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,303.37/856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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