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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.43, 1,283.04 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.43, 1,283.04 and 368.08 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.43 : 1,283.04 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.43/1,283.04 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.43x = 1,283.04 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.43x = 472,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,258.16/855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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