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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.59, 1,282.57 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.59, 1,282.57 and 368.98 is: 553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.59 : 1,282.57 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.59/1,282.57 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.59x = 1,282.57 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.59x = 473,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,234.42/855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.11

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