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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.60, 1,283.70 and 368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.60, 1,283.70 and 368.68 is: 553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.60 : 1,283.70 = 368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.60/1,283.70 = 368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.60x = 1,283.70 × 368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.60x = 473,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,274.52/855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.15

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