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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.04, 1,281.58 and 368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.04, 1,281.58 and 368.36 is: 552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.04 : 1,281.58 = 368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.04/1,281.58 = 368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.04x = 1,281.58 × 368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.04x = 472,082.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,082.81/855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.12

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