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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,282.44 and 368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,282.44 and 368.46 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,282.44 = 368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,282.44 = 368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,282.44 × 368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 472,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,527.84/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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