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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,282.56 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,282.56 and 368.80 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,282.56 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,282.56 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,282.56 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 473,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,008.13/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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