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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.65, 1,283.38 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.65, 1,283.38 and 368.63 is: 552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.65 : 1,283.38 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.65/1,283.38 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.65x = 1,283.38 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.65x = 473,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,092.37/855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.90

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