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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.71, 1,283.63 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.71, 1,283.63 and 239.41 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.71 : 1,283.63 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.71/1,283.63 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.71x = 1,283.63 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.71x = 307,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,313.64/855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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