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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.82, 1,283.96 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.82, 1,283.96 and 368.94 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.82 : 1,283.96 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.82/1,283.96 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.82x = 1,283.96 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.82x = 473,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,704.20/855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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