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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.27, 1,283.09 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.27, 1,283.09 and 361.40 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.27 : 1,283.09 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.27/1,283.09 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.27x = 1,283.09 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.27x = 463,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,700.50/855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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