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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,284.18 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,284.18 and 369.09 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,284.18 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,284.18 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,284.18 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 473,978.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,978.00/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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