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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.59, 1,282.21 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.59, 1,282.21 and 368.01 is: 551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.59 : 1,282.21 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.59/1,282.21 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.59x = 1,282.21 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.59x = 471,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,865.18/855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.51

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