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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.12, 1,282.88 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.12, 1,282.88 and 361.44 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.12 : 1,282.88 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.12/1,282.88 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.12x = 1,282.88 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.12x = 463,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,684.15/855.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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