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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.78, 1,283.75 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.78, 1,283.75 and 368.84 is: 553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.78 : 1,283.75 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.78/1,283.75 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.78x = 1,283.75 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.78x = 473,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,490.09/855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.28

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