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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,283.15 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,283.15 and 361.83 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,283.15 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,283.15 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,283.15 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 464,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,273.94/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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