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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,283.07 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,283.07 and 368.39 is: 552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,283.07 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,283.07 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,283.07 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 472,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,670.16/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.70

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