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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.34, 1,283.21 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.34, 1,283.21 and 368.44 is: 552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.34 : 1,283.21 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.34/1,283.21 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.34x = 1,283.21 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.34x = 472,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,785.89/855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.75

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