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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,282.66 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,282.66 and 367.64 is: 551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,282.66 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,282.66 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,282.66 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 471,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,557.12/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.48

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