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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.77, 1,283.92 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.77, 1,283.92 and 368.69 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.77 : 1,283.92 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.77/1,283.92 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.77x = 1,283.92 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.77x = 473,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,361.12/855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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