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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.88, 1,283.82 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.88, 1,283.82 and 362.36 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.88 : 1,283.82 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.88/1,283.82 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.88x = 1,283.82 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.88x = 465,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,208.22/855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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