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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.86, 1,283.31 and 368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.86, 1,283.31 and 368.66 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.86 : 1,283.31 = 368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.86/1,283.31 = 368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.86x = 1,283.31 × 368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.86x = 473,105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,105.06/855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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