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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.04, 1,283.88 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.04, 1,283.88 and 368.96 is: 553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.04 : 1,283.88 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.04/1,283.88 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.04x = 1,283.88 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.04x = 473,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,700.36/856.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.36

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