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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.03, 1,283.17 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.03, 1,283.17 and 368.22 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.03 : 1,283.17 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.03/1,283.17 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.03x = 1,283.17 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.03x = 472,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,488.86/855.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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