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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.68, 1,282.72 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.68, 1,282.72 and 368.16 is: 551.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.68 : 1,282.72 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.68/1,282.72 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.68x = 1,282.72 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.68x = 472,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,246.20/855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.90

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