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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,283.64 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,283.64 and 368.72 is: 553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,283.64 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,283.64 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,283.64 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 473,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,303.74/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.36

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