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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.23, 1,282.80 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.23, 1,282.80 and 361.43 is: 542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.23 : 1,282.80 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.23/1,282.80 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.23x = 1,282.80 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.23x = 463,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,645.61/855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.13

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