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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.14, 1,281.86 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.14, 1,281.86 and 361.67 is: 542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.14 : 1,281.86 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.14/1,281.86 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.14x = 1,281.86 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.14x = 463,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,610.31/855.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.15

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