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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.25, 1,283.63 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.25, 1,283.63 and 369.62 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.25 : 1,283.63 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.25/1,283.63 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.25x = 1,283.63 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.25x = 474,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,447.05/856.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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