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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.23, 1,283.40 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.23, 1,283.40 and 369.15 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.23 : 1,283.40 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.23/1,283.40 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.23x = 1,283.40 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.23x = 473,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,767.11/856.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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