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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.59, 1,283.84 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.59, 1,283.84 and 368.60 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.59 : 1,283.84 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.59/1,283.84 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.59x = 1,283.84 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.59x = 473,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,215.16/855.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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