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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,281.62 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,281.62 and 361.32 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,281.62 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,281.62 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,281.62 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 463,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,068.53/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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