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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.08, 1,284.78 and 369.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.08, 1,284.78 and 369.30 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.08 : 1,284.78 = 369.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.08/1,284.78 = 369.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.08x = 1,284.78 × 369.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.08x = 474,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,469.25/856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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