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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.78, 1,283.80 and 368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.78, 1,283.80 and 368.83 is: 553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.78 : 1,283.80 = 368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.78/1,283.80 = 368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.78x = 1,283.80 × 368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.78x = 473,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,503.95/855.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.30

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