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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.19, 1,281.37 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.19, 1,281.37 and 361.19 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.19 : 1,281.37 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.19/1,281.37 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.19x = 1,281.37 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.19x = 462,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,811.62/855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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