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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.25, 1,282.82 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.25, 1,282.82 and 368.28 is: 552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.25 : 1,282.82 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.25/1,282.82 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.25x = 1,282.82 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.25x = 472,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,436.95/855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.40

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