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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,283.64 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,283.64 and 368.56 is: 552.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,283.64 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,283.64 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,283.64 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 473,098.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,098.36/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.68

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