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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.10, 1,282.78 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.10, 1,282.78 and 368.14 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.10 : 1,282.78 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.10/1,282.78 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.10x = 1,282.78 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.10x = 472,242.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,242.63/855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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