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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.50, 1,283.70 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.50, 1,283.70 and 368.51 is: 552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.50 : 1,283.70 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.50/1,283.70 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.50x = 1,283.70 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.50x = 473,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,052.79/855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.96

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