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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.43, 1,282.33 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.43, 1,282.33 and 368.82 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.43 : 1,282.33 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.43/1,282.33 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.43x = 1,282.33 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.43x = 472,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,949.41/855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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