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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.60, 1,282.44 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.60, 1,282.44 and 369 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.60 : 1,282.44 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.60/1,282.44 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.60x = 1,282.44 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.60x = 473,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,220.36/855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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