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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.88, 1,284.08 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.88, 1,284.08 and 368.96 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.88 : 1,284.08 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.88/1,284.08 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.88x = 1,284.08 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.88x = 473,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,774.16/855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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