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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,282.86 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,282.86 and 368 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,282.86 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,282.86 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,282.86 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 472,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,092.48/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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