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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,282.92 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,282.92 and 361.88 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,282.92 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,282.92 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,282.92 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 464,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,263.09/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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