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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,283.16 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,283.16 and 368.20 is: 552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,283.16 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,283.16 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,283.16 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 472,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,459.51/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.29

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