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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,281.62 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,281.62 and 368.36 is: 552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,281.62 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,281.62 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,281.62 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 472,097.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,097.54/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.16

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